A Ghanaian-owned animal feed manufacturing company seeks a human resource administrator and associate to perform all HR-related activities to ensure a harmonious working environment and effective return on investment.

The ideal employee should have knowledge in recruitment, compensation and benefits, and performance management.

Responsibilities include:

Human Resource

• Assist in the development of human resource policies and procedures.
• Perform the performance management function within the business.
• Coordinate payroll adjustment and HR budgeting.
• Develop and implement job descriptions within the organization.
• Develop and implement recruitment and orientation systems in line with the organizational culture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws/ regulations and company policies.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the human resource office.
• Ensure employee safety, welfare, and wellness education.
• Collaborate with department managers on HR-related matters.
• Prepare monthly HR reports including attendance, discipline, HR programs and industrial relations.

Administration

• Design and implement office policies by establishing standards and procedures and measuring results against standards.
• Procure the required work tools and equipment (laptops, paper, furniture etc.) in a way that ensures business profitability at all times.
• Maintain and keep track of all organizational assets and systems including employee data.
• Properly file employee documents for easy retrieval.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (SSNIT, VAT, WHT, TIER 1& 2).
• Prepare reports on company assets and inventory.
• Coordinate the documentation of processes in an SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) Manual.
• Maintain a directory and contact with office supply vendors.
• Ensure office cleanliness by coordinating with relevant officers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of the human resource function.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – The job requires good listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent organizational skills, presentation and attention to detail- An HR/ Admin Associate must be able to easily access and store many types of information on a daily basis.
• Confidentiality – An HR/ Admin Associate handles confidential and sensitive information that must not be shared with others.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• A hands-on attitude needed to thrive in a start-up environment.
• Must be innovative and a forward thinker.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Thorough understanding of technology
• Ability to work without supervision.

Business Behaviors

• Ability to lead, multitask and liaise with multiple departments and clients.
• High level of integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to relate effectively to people at all levels.
• Assertiveness- ability to articulate views, decisions and policies and provide justification where necessary.
• Client focused with the ability to build excellent working relationships.
• Ability to influence decision-making.
• Ability to provide international standard service.

Experience and Education

Salary and Benefits

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